US Climate and Health Alliance

Climate change and child health

Abstract

Postindustrial human activity has contributed to rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases causing global warming and climate change. The adverse effects of climate change affect children disproportionately, especially in the developing world. Urgent action is necessary to mitigate the causes and adapt to the negative effects of climate change. Paediatricians have an important role in managing the effects of climate change on children and promoting sustainable development.

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed article
Authors
Arnab Seal Chakrapani Vasudevan
Resource URL
http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2011/02/20/adc.2010.186213.full
Publication
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Journal Abbr.
Arch. Dis. Child.
Volume
96
Issue
12
Pages
1162-1166
Date
Dec 2011
DOI
10.1136/adc.2010.186213
ISSN
1468-2044
Health and Human Impact
Overview/general
Other
Vulnerable populations

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